Australia’s prime minister refuses to apologise to Japanese counterpart over melon gaffe
Anthony Albanese faces criticism after appearing to joke on a podcast about a gift of melons from Sanae TakaichiThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has rejected calls to apologise to Japa
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11.08.2026
Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why
The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the silver lining that’s not maki
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10.08.2026
Australia news live: SA premier announces royal commission into AI and ‘how it will be deployed’; Albanese confirms Labor will amend gambling legislation
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say the remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn are not human.Supt Linda Bradbury with NSW police said:Some
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10.08.2026
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
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bbc.co.uk
08.08.2026
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
Deal aims to secure scandium supply as China restricts exports for defence products.
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08.08.2026
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
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bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Australia news live: Surge in EV demand and fuel diplomacy push send trade surplus to nine-year low
Jump in imports narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus to $1.1bn in June quarter. Follow today’s news liveFormer ABC executive says Race Around the World clip about Rinehart not a breach, but worthy
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07.08.2026
Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.
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04.08.2026
Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests
A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Australia’s under-16 social media ban failing, study shows: What it means
Australia's internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.
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03.08.2026
How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
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bbc.co.uk
02.08.2026
Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban
The Australian government has defended the ban after a report concluded most teenagers had found ways to get around it.
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01.08.2026
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.
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bbc.co.uk
31.07.2026
Australian court rejects racial discrimination appeal by Pauline Hanson
Court upholds earlier ruling that a post directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was unlawful.
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27.07.2026
Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson
One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
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27.07.2026
Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
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24.07.2026
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
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bbc.co.uk
17.07.2026
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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bbc.co.uk
14.07.2026
How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.
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bbc.co.uk
12.07.2026
Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes
Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes
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aljazeera.com
09.07.2026